Have you had the gastric bypass done after having the lapband?

Many. Works well: We are seeing quite a few band patients who develop some intolerance (usually heartburn). Almost 1/3 seem to need the band removed. The next options would be either a sleeve or a gastric bypass. Both seem to work fairly well. Most will lose about 60-70% of excess weight after this revision surgery. The bypass is better for those with persistent bad reflux after the band comes out.